Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,360 -22% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $67,220
Employed locally 70
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $38,270
    50th (median)
    $38,360
    75th
    $45,230
    90th
    $67,220

    Top-paying metros for Meter Readers, Utilities

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Nebraska $84,730

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,260
    Customer Service Representatives $38,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,650
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Arizona is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.30 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Meter Readers, Utilities salaries?

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Arizona is 22% below the national median of $49,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meter Readers, Utilities in Arizona?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,270.